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As you click play on the black and white video, you're not just witnessing a performance; you're immersing yourself in the heart and soul of Western swing.

Take a listen and immerse yourself in Sting's reflective and impassioned call for a world where, as he puts it, "if the Russians love their children too," we might find a path to lasting peace.

The universal coward is portrayed as a figure lost in a sea of confusion, scrounging around in protest, yet fundamentally disconnected from the realities of the world.

He pledged not to perform anything he didn't believe in, setting the stage for a transformative moment in his career.

"Get That Communist Joe," written by Weinman and Dorney in 1954, serves up a light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek take on the fervor surrounding Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy's infamous crusade against suspected communists.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Viktor Razinov, a Russian clown Joel encountered during his tour of the Soviet Union in 1987.

Crafted by songwriters Bill Parsons and Orville Lunsford, the tune captures the spirit of its time, delving into the impact of Elvis's success and eventual draft into the army.

Osborne, moved by the invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces, crafted a song that seamlessly blended American nationalism with a fervent prayer for divine intervention.

Born Janet Marcum in 1930, she quickly earned the moniker "anti-Baez" for her sweet voice paired with politically barbed lyrics.

Released in 1990 as part of the album Crazy World, the song became an international sensation, capturing the essence of a world undergoing significant geopolitical shifts.

Janet Greene, an influential figure in the 1960s, is remembered not only for her distinctive voice but also for her politically charged folk songs that took a staunch right-wing stance.

It used to be performed in Coventry, England, as part of a play called "The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors," which told the Christmas story from the Gospel of Matthew.

"Although he was a man of power, he was scared of Eisenhower, so now the devil can retire, ‘cause old Joe Stalin will keep the fire" - Ray Anderson, 1953

Released in 1952 on Mercury 6400, this anti-communist country anthem is a bold and unapologetic declaration of the duo's love for America and their disdain for communism.